We are seeking a dynamic and proactive AV and Performing Arts Technician to join our team and provide essential support for the Drama and Music departments.
We are seeking a dynamic and proactive AV and Performing Arts Technician to join our team and provide essential support for the Drama and Music departments. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering AV applications across the Foundation, maintaining technical operations for concerts, performances, and theatre productions, and ensuring the smooth running of all AV-related activities within the school.
The successful candidate for this role must possess a strong understanding and hands-on experience with various AV setups, including sound, projection, and live streaming technologies. They should be proficient in using lighting and sound desks, ideally with specific familiarity with the Chamsys Q20 and Behringer X32 consoles. A solid foundation in technical theatre is essential, with practical experience in rigging, focussing, and cabling. Additionally, the ideal candidate should have specialist qualifications or relevant experience in operating and maintaining technical equipment used in live events and productions. Their ability to troubleshoot, adapt to dynamic environments, and ensure the smooth running of AV systems is crucial to success in this position.
Key areas of responsibility for this role will include supporting assemblies, lectures and other events (including for PSHEE, Open Morning, Open Evening, and other marketing events) by undertaking responsibility for all AV setups (including projection, video recording and/or sound when required).
The successful candidate will have the ability to work on their own initiative, plan, organise and determine priorities to meet tight deadlines, have excellent organisational skills with good attention to detail and have a willingness to work flexibly within a team to collaborate towards common objectives. Prior experience in an educational setting is desirable.
With some 2,500 pupils, Bolton School is a large, thriving, academically selective day school. It is situated a mile or so from the town centre in a stunning 32 acre campus and is within easy reach of some of the nation’s finest cities and countryside.
A large Foundation Services Department supports the School operations and within this there is a trading arm, Bolton School Services Limited (BSSL). This includes BSS Weddings and Events, BSS Leisure Services, Kidzone and Patterdale Hall, a superb Outdoor Pursuits Centre situated at the Southern end of Lake Ullswater. Those who work within the organisation are able to combine the experience and pleasure of educating and being around young people with some of the challenges of a business environment.
An attractive salary and benefits package are available.
For further details and to apply online for the position, please visit the School website at https://bit.ly/3FR0o1o
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 22 April 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews will be held week commencing 05 May 2025
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace to reflect the diversity of our pupils and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and to join Bolton School. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community and are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
Bolton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Check for Regulated Activity.
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Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA
01204 840201
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Closing Date: 22 April 2025